Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tunbridge Wells community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Mallon, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 664th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 31 in Tunbridge Wells.
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Market Heath, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN12 7NY |
| Headteacher | Jane Mallon |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
664th of 13,686
Nationally
95th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 31
In Tunbridge Wells
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
99
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Market Heath, Tonbridge
Tunbridge Wells, TN12 7NY
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